dunk

Example Sentences

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But Chet Holmgren scored on a dunk for a 111-110 Thunder lead with 32.8 seconds left.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Jaxson Hayes punctuated the third with a two-handed dunk, bringing the crowd out of their seats.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

Vanderbilt, who is left-handed, was injured in the second quarter trying to block a dunk by Oklahoma City’s Chet Holmgren, but his hand hit the backboard.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The dagger appeared to be a fastbreak dunk by Alperen Sengun to give the Rockets a 101-95 lead and eventually the ball with the crowd roaring and barely 30 seconds left.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

I dunk in my fingers, and the water shoots a delicious chill right through me.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio